Month guide · Atlanta · United States
Atlanta in August
What August is really like in Atlanta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Still hot and sticky; hotels fill up for big events at the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Atlanta: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:25
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with daily thunderstorms; good for the aquarium and museums, less so for long walks.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Atlanta, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Zoo · Grant Park
Zoo Atlanta
Set in historic Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is known for its gorilla troops in the Ford African Rain Forest, along with orangutans, elephants, giraffes and a reptile house.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Aquarium · Downtown
Georgia Aquarium
Go straight to Ocean Voyager at opening, then circle back through the smaller galleries as school groups arrive.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Downtown
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
This museum next to Centennial Olympic Park covers the American civil rights movement and global human rights struggles today.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Downtown
World of Coca-Cola
Save the tasting room for last and try the bitter Italian aperitif-style drink everyone talks about.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 21°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Atlanta?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Atlanta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Atlanta?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still hot and sticky; hotels fill up for big events at the end of the month.
+How warm is Atlanta in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Atlanta in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.